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Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider for PTS Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire Regions

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 22:15

Award Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) across Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire regions. The process followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, underpinned by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The tender invited bids for multiple lots to cover these areas, culminating in the award of the contract to Central Medical Services Ltd on 1 November 2025, valued at £6,000,000 GBP. This procurement falls under the services category of ambulance services and utilised an open procedure. With the completion of this stage, the awarded service provider has been activated to commence operations in the designated areas.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for private ambulance service providers, particularly those that are CQC Registered and hold the necessary NHS Provider Licence. Businesses equipped with two-crew stretcher ambulances in the East Midlands can leverage this contract to expand their reach across Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire. The tender was structured to allow suppliers to bid for one or multiple lots, providing flexibility based on their operational capabilities. Extensions may be available, presenting recurring opportunities in the future, subject to changes in NEPTS provisions by NHS England, thus offering continued growth avenues for competent regional service providers in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider for PTS Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire Regions

Notice Description

**CONTRACT AWARD**<br/><br/>East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) have awarded this contract following a competition under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider where needed.<br/><br/>One provider has been appointed to provide services for the following.<br/>NEPTS Lincolnshire (to which EMAS provide PTS services) - part of the county, NEPTS Northamptonshire and NEPTS Derbyshire<br/><br/>Providers must be CQC Registered and hold the relevant licences for carrying out this work.<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - NEPTS Lincolnshire Private Ambulance Service Provider

**CONTRACT AWARD**

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) have awarded this contract following a competition under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider where needed.

One provider has been appointed to provide services for the following.
NEPTS Lincolnshire (to which EMAS provide PTS services) - part of the county, NEPTS Northamptonshire and NEPTS Derbyshire

Providers must be CQC Registered and hold the relevant licences for carrying out this work.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Options: Option to extend for further 2 x 12 month periods.
(Subject to change as part of ongoing discussions)

Renewal: Depends on change in stance of NEPTS provision by NHS England
Expecting Recurring need. To be advertised at expire of this agreement.

Lot 2 - NEPTS Northamptonshire Private Ambulance Service Provider

Lot 2 - NEPTS Northamptonshire (additional resources for EMAS)

Options: Option to extend for further 12 month period.
(Subject to change as part of ongoing discussions)

Renewal: Depends on change in stance of NEPTS provision by NHS England
Expecting Recurring need. To be advertised at expire of this agreement.

Lot 3 - NEPTS Derbyshire Private Ambulance Service Provider

Lot 3 - NEPTS Derbyshire (additional resources for EMAS)

Options: Option to extend for further 2 x 12 months
(Subject to change as part of ongoing discussions)

Renewal: Depends on change in stance of NEPTS provision by NHS England
Expecting Recurring need. To be advertised at expire of this agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083598-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 6PY
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Bilborough
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Central Medical Services Ltd

Further Information

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